I bought another one

[geoberni]

This is where my confusion stemmed from.

Strange how you ended up with that answer. I just typed the exact same question into Google and 2 other search engines, none of which resulted in a link to RS Spares.
It must be your personal search history that has influenced that result.
Most of the results I obtained were simply 35A, with some discussion about UK/USA rating differences, but few mention the size. Even Fuse Boxes either don't mention the dimensions of the fuse, or say something generic like 'standard glass fuse'.

Your question reminded me that I blew a fuse working on the rear lamps last week and I quickly fitted a replacement from the box of bits that came with my car, without checking the rating. I just went and did so to find that I had fitted an F10, while the other spare still in the box is an F15...
Time to get a pack of F35 (6x30mm)

[Guildbass]

I'd definitely do an oil and filter change unless you are absolutely sure it has a recent one.

I'd take a strobe gun and check points gap and timing too.

I'd also take a portable tyre inflator or a can of fixaflat if it has tubeless tyres and confirm you have a decent inflated spare and the tools to change it.

Sounds like an excellent adventure!

[rocco]

I'd definitely do an oil and filter change unless you are absolutely sure it has a recent one.

I'd take a strobe gun and check points gap and timing too.

I'd also take a portable tyre inflator or a can of fixaflat if it has tubeless tyres and confirm you have a decent inflated spare and the tools to change it.

Sounds like an excellent adventure!

I am informed that the engine runs very sweetly already so I'd be reluctant to mess with it. I'm also told that the seller will do an oil change before I pick it up so that's a bonus. I'm going to change the diff and gearbox oil myself and the radiator top hose, coolant, plugs and fan belt. I've bought a spare cap & rotor arm, fluted bypass hose (that can be fitted without removing the head), condenser and points and HT leads.

I was advised to fit an in-line fuel filter as well, as the car has been standing for a few years and might have a load of crud in the fuel tank. I did wonder if it was worth doing as most of the crud would end up at the bottom of the float chamber anyway but for 3-quid it might well be a good idea. I bought a braided fuel hose too, just in case I want to remove it again.

Tyre inflator is a good shout although a foot pump might be more practical for slow punctures. Old school here, none of that convenient stuff for me. A tyre repair kit might be useful as well, thinking about it.

I'll pop to Halford for sundries like that and a few basic tools. I hate using them but an adjustable spanner will probably be most useful.

Booked the first nights accommodation in Saint-Quentin yesterday. That's a good 110-miles from Calais allowing 4-hours avoiding motorways. Then around 120-miles (4-hours) the next day to Verdun. Then 150-miles to Colmar for the night and 100-miles the following day to Lake Constance. Then it's 150-miles home and I might be tempted to use the A96 for a bit, seeing as I don't need to pay for it and I'll be keen to get home for a nice cuppa. Reminds me, must buy teabags.

[MikeNash]

Rocco,
I see no reference to oil consumption. It's an obvious point, but you won't forget to carry a top-up can will you? If driven enthusiastically, say cruising at 60-65mph, a good, sweet running but elderly and worn 1098 engine might only do 150 miles to the pint (I know about these things!), so for a journey of some 800 miles I think you should have a spare gallon on board.
Regards from MikeN.
PS Tell us how you get on; your journey sounds an interesting adventure.

[rocco]

Rocco,
I see no reference to oil consumption. It's an obvious point, but you won't forget to carry a top-up can will you? If driven enthusiastically, say cruising at 60-65mph, a good, sweet running but elderly and worn 1098 engine might only do 150 miles to the pint (I know about these things!), so for a journey of some 800 miles I think you should have a spare gallon on board.
Regards from MikeN.
PS Tell us how you get on; your journey sounds an interesting adventure.

Thank you Mike. That is a great suggestion because it's been many years since I had to top-up oil on any car I've owned. I have bought 5-litres of oil of which I intend to use 1.3L of in the gearbox. The remaining oil I will keep with the car and I will now remember to check the dipstick each day and top-up as needed.

[Mercmancdi]

You could carry fuse wire if trouble getting fuses in emergency / as for the pump , I know a lot of folk will say no I but I have used many of these worked well as emergency / comes with hoses and clips all you need /15 minute job , cut red wire join to your live and black to earth stick cable tie through bolt hole to hold in place , cut the long hose they give you with clips and join up , they even have 2 easy fit filters in the box. I would not go anywhere without one in my back up box for all the size and all the room they take up.

[Mercmancdi]

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You could carry fuse wire if trouble getting fuses in emergency / as for the pump , I know a lot of folk will say no I but I have used many of these worked well as emergency / comes with hoses and clips all you need /15 minute job , cut red wire join to your live and black to earth stick cable tie through bolt hole to hold in place , cut the long hose they give you with clips and join up , they even have 2 easy fit filters in the box. I would not go anywhere without one in my back up box for all the size and all the room they take up.

[rocco]

IMG_1613.pngYou could carry fuse wire if trouble getting fuses in emergency / as for the pump , I know a lot of folk will say no I but I have used many of these worked well as emergency / comes with hoses and clips all you need /15 minute job , cut red wire join to your live and black to earth stick cable tie through bolt hole to hold in place , cut the long hose they give you with clips and join up , they even have 2 easy fit filters in the box. I would not go anywhere without one in my back up box for all the size and all the room they take up.

Are those pumps intended to fit between the original pump and the carb? If the SU pump fails, can you still drag fuel through it?

If it should replace the SU, I guess that the fuel pipe will secure over the metal flange from pipe from the fuel tank?

They are cheap enough and well worth having but I'd like to know all about them first. Excuse me if I'm being a bit dim.

[Mercmancdi]

Over pipe from tank and clip on then to carb , it bypasses the original, it’s not ideal but in emergency it’s an easy fit and certainly works well . About 3 mths ago my su pump was still clicking but pulling no fuel , I stuck the spare one of these on ( never got round to sorting my original) and this one is working 100%. Can’t fault it for the price.
It comes with bag of clips and 2 new filters plus good length of pipe.

[Guildbass]

I'd definitely do an oil and filter change unless you are absolutely sure it has a recent one.

I'd take a strobe gun and check points gap and timing too.

I'd also take a portable tyre inflator or a can of fixaflat if it has tubeless tyres and confirm you have a decent inflated spare and the tools to change it.

Sounds like an excellent adventure!

I am informed that the engine runs very sweetly already so I'd be reluctant to mess with it. I'm also told that the seller will do an oil change before I pick it up so that's a bonus. I'm going to change the diff and gearbox oil myself and the radiator top hose, coolant, plugs and fan belt. I've bought a spare cap & rotor arm, fluted bypass hose (that can be fitted without removing the head), condenser and points and HT leads.

I was advised to fit an in-line fuel filter as well, as the car has been standing for a few years and might have a load of crud in the fuel tank. I did wonder if it was worth doing as most of the crud would end up at the bottom of the float chamber anyway but for 3-quid it might well be a good idea. I bought a braided fuel hose too, just in case I want to remove it again.

Tyre inflator is a good shout although a foot pump might be more practical for slow punctures. Old school here, none of that convenient stuff for me. A tyre repair kit might be useful as well, thinking about it.

I'll pop to Halford for sundries like that and a few basic tools. I hate using them but an adjustable spanner will probably be most useful.

Booked the first nights accommodation in Saint-Quentin yesterday. That's a good 110-miles from Calais allowing 4-hours avoiding motorways. Then around 120-miles (4-hours) the next day to Verdun. Then 150-miles to Colmar for the night and 100-miles the following day to Lake Constance. Then it's 150-miles home and I might be tempted to use the A96 for a bit, seeing as I don't need to pay for it and I'll be keen to get home for a nice cuppa. Reminds me, must buy teabags.

Bear in mind that fuel crap has got to go past the float needle valve to get into the float bowl and if the valve gets detritus on it you can get issues with overfilling and leaks so a filter might be prudent, especially if the car hasn't had any extended driving at speed for a while.
My suggestion of checking the ignition timing comes from my own experience where the car was running very sweetly but was significantly retarded. It was lovely pottering around but struggled once up to 50 plus mph!

[rocco]

A short update for anyone interested. I picked up the car yesterday and drove it home. I've drained and flushed the cooling system and replaced the top and bottom hoses. Getting the new hose on to the water pump was a struggle and I now have a few cuts on my hands.

I've decided to just leave water in the system and drain it again once I get it back to Germany. Then fill with a proper coolant mixture.

I have to say, the guy I bought the car from was an absolute gentleman. He's made a real effort to have the car prepared for the long trip ahead and even replaced the wheel cylinders, shoes and drums - after we'd agreed the sale price!

There was a concerning bang on the drive back yesterday which turned out to be a bolt that holds the support bracket under the bonnet to the hinge above/through it. Not a big issue really but a little concerning to hear it and not know what it was at the time.

Tomorrow, once I get the square tool, I'll be changing the differential oil. I might leave it at that and do the other jobs once I get home. I don't think it's worth replacing the plugs, leads, arm and cap when it's running well. I have those parts and plenty of other spares already in case they're needed on the way.

Wish us luck.

[myoldjalopy]

Make sure you can remove the diff filler plug before draining! Yes, good luck!

[rocco]

Make sure you can remove the diff filler plug before draining! Yes, good luck!

Good advice! That is exactly what I just did and the diff oil is now nice and clean.

[rocco]

Well the car made it home with me. 770-miles spread across 5 relaxing days touring France and Germany. After buying about 300-quids worth of spares and tools, I didn’t need any of them!

I'm well pleased with the old girl. Leaks a few drops of oil but the engine ran really well. I’m tempted not to mess with it at the moment although I do want to double up the fan blade for this heat and find out which of the three new fan belts will fit.

So now I know what these cars are like to drive - and I like it.

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This not my house by the way although I wish it was. It's where we stayed on day 1 of our trip.